Caroline's 7 month appt

Normally, there are no shots with the 7-month appointment, but Caroline received 2 today, because she missed her 6-month shots. She is doing very well, sitting and pushing herself up. She is now 27.5 inches long and 16.5 lbs. Her size is average, according too the charts. I asked the doc whether the percentiles take into account whether the baby if formula-fed or breastfed. Apparently they do not consider these factors. A quick google search has shown me that breastfed babies grow faster in the first 2-4 months than their formula-fed couterparts, but then they slow down for the the next 6 months. The WHO is working on creating growth chart for breastfed babies because there are none at the point.

We spent the July-4 weekend moving into our new apartment. We aren't quite moved in though. Thursday, our refrigerator will be delivered and we hope to have moved our furniture this weekend. Caroline is not taking the move very well at this point. Her schedule has been interrupted and she does not have the familiar comforts to which she is accustomed. Her toys, her exersaucer, and most of her other things are at the new place. Her crib is still in the old apartment. Anyhoo, things just aren't the same for her and she is having bouts of colic or crying fits. We hope that the rest of our move finishes up this weekend so that life can get back to normal.